News sports 2008-08-16 Andanh.com

Phelps swims into history, winning 7th gold medal Sat, 16 Aug 2008 00:10:00 EDT
BEIJING — Michael Phelps swam into history with a magnificent finish Saturday morning, tying Mark Spitz with his seventh gold medal by the narrowest of margins in the 100-meter butterfly.
His arms soaring across the water one last time, Phelps got his hand on the wall a hundredth of a second ahead of Serbia's Milorad Cavic. Phelps' time was 50.58 seconds, the only time in these Olympics that Phelps won an event without breaking the world record.

NFL players hooked on 'Madden' video game Sat, 16 Aug 2008 00:09:00 EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — The opposition was throwing the ball all over the place when Marshall Faulk watched his son's football game last year.
Afterward, the 12-year-old lamented that his team didn't use the cover-2 defense.

Gay shows no problems in breezing through 100 dash prelims Sat, 16 Aug 2008 00:09:00 EDT
Track and field
Tyson Gay coasted through two 100 meter preliminary heats, showing his left hamstring is just fine six weeks after hurting it at the U.S. Olympic trials.
World record-holder Usain Bolt and the guy he took it from, fellow Jamaican Asafa Powell, also advanced easily to the final 16. All three are expected to make Saturday's final — perhaps the most highly anticipated event of the 10-day track and field meet at the Bird's Nest.

Red Sox-Blue Jays game washed out Sat, 16 Aug 2008 00:07:00 EDT
BOSTON (AP) — Considering the number of runs the Red Sox scored against the Texas Rangers, a rainout might have been the only thing that could have possibly slowed down Boston.
"You come off a series against Texas where it feels like you're scoring 12 runs a game," said Red Sox shortstop Jed Lowrie, who was 7-for-12 in the series and drove in five runs. "You want to keep things rolling."

Sports briefs Sat, 16 Aug 2008 00:06:00 EDT
BASKETBALL
The Eastern Raiders fall AAU tryouts will be held Aug. 18, Aug. 22, Aug. 25 and Sept. 1 at the Sterling YMCA Teen Center gym, 254 Essex St., Beverly. Those trying out need to attend just one session. You may also register online at www.easternhoopleague.com/fall aau program.htm. The tryout fee is $20 at the door. This is for boys and girls 9 to 19 years old (fourth grade through high school senior). Girls tryouts will run from 6 to 7:15 p.m. and boys tryouts take place from 7:30 to 9 p.m. For more information, call Doug Lindland at 978-869-9980 or e-mail doug@easternhoopleague.com.

Ex-PHS hoop star bound for Bentley Sat, 16 Aug 2008 00:06:00 EDT
Kevin Bettencourt will be coaching basketball somewhere other than Salem State College this year. That somewhere will not be Peabody High, however.
Bettencourt, Peabody's all-time leading scorer who went on to a brilliant Division 1 college career at Bucknell University, has accepted a position as a Bentley College assistant.

Swampscott's Kiely enjoying move back to the bullpen Sat, 16 Aug 2008 00:05:00 EDT
Tim Kiely has a new role, and it appears tailor made to fit his talents.
The former Trinity (Conn.) College All-American pitcher, who guided his team to the Division 3 NCAA title this year before being drafted by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in the 27th round of the Major League Baseball amateur draft, is now the setup man for the Cedar Rapids (Iowa) Kernels.

Ipswich's Abele to play in Poland Sat, 16 Aug 2008 00:04:00 EDT
George Abele of Ipswich has been saying for months that he can't wait to play pro football in Europe.
His wait just got much shorter.
Abele, 23, was counting on going overseas next March, but a spot opened up with a top team in Wroclaw, Poland and he'll be joining the organization next week. Abele, a linebacker who starred at Ipswich High and Mt. Ida College, will be available for the Wroclaw Crew's final five games and a possible championship game in the Polish League of American Football (PLAF).

Basketball Magnet; Eastern Hoop League attracts 1,700 kids Sat, 16 Aug 2008 00:03:00 EDT
WENHAM — Nick Gagliolo of Peabody simply looks like a basketball player.
At 14 years old, he's nearly 6-feet-2-inches tall and he has a wiry, athletic build.
Chances are he'd be playing ball just about anywhere this summer, but he's most comfortable playing with his buddies for the Delta Equity team in the Eastern Hoop League.

Patriots sign Lynch; Moss says he's 'nervous' Fri, 15 Aug 2008 23:59:00 EDT
FOXBOROUGH (AP) — John Lynch thought he'd end his football career with the Denver Broncos.
Now the veteran safety and nine-time Pro Bowl pick, who spent four seasons with Denver after 11 years with Tampa Bay, has signed with the New England Patriots.

Solid gold Saturday August 16, 2008
BEIJING - Michael Phelps swam into Olympic history with a magnificent finish last night, his arms soaring through the water one last time to get a hand on the wall and win his seventh gold medal of the Beijing Games.

Never afraid of challenge Saturday August 16, 2008
In one's life journey, you always face choices on what path to follow. For Lynn Jennings, the more challenging the path, the more of a desire to follow it.

Byrd's initial flight put off Saturday August 16, 2008
BOSTON - Paul Byrd's debut in a Red Sox uniform, and Clay Buchholz's latest re-debut, were both postponed last night.

Tired Lynch has good first day of practice Saturday August 16, 2008
FOXBORO - In a span of 72 hours, John Lynch flew from Denver to New England, back to Denver, and then back to New England. That's enough traveling to make a pilot dizzy.

Liukin steals the spotlight from pal Saturday August 16, 2008
BEIJING - Back and forth Nastia Liukin paced, anxiety radiating from her body, her eyes locked on Shawn Johnson on the podium above.

Indians' Lee gets 17th win Saturday August 16, 2008
Cliff Lee became the AL's first 17-game winner by pitching his third complete game of the season, leading Cleveland to a home victory last night.

Locked in when loaded Saturday August 16, 2008
BOSTON - Red Sox shortstops have six hits with the bases loaded this season, and Jed Lowrie has five of them.

Bolting into the semifinals Saturday August 16, 2008
BEIJING - Far ahead halfway through his 100-meter Olympic quarterfinal, Usain Bolt casually swiveled his head to his right, to his left, then back to his right.

Kai propels U.S. to semifinals Saturday August 16, 2008
SHANGHAI, China - Natasha Kai had spent 90 minutes sitting on the bench, listening to music and energizing her teammates in the locker room during a 100-minute suspension in her match because of lightning.

Expectations have Moss nervous Saturday August 16, 2008
FOXBORO - The Patriots held their final practice of training camp yesterday, and afterward Randy Moss spoke with the media for the first time.

Press Box Saturday August 16, 2008
Carl Pettersson supported moving the Wyndham Championship to Sedgefield CC in Greensboro, N.C. After a performance like yesterday's, it's easy to see why. The local favorite produced the latest record-breaking round at Sedgefield, shooting a tournament-record 61 to match the PGA Tour's 36-hole mark at 15-under-par 125. He had a three-stroke lead over Garrett Willis (64). Scott McCarron (64) was four strokes back, and Kevin Streelman (64) was another shot behind. Jerry Kelly (65), Bob Sowards (66

Blake rips foe after loss Sat, 16 Aug 2008 06:00 EST

BEIJING — James Blake could shrug off the three match points he failed to convert, and even the misfire on an easy forehand that would have given him a berth in the Olympic final.

Boxing judging called into question Sat, 16 Aug 2008 06:00 EST

BEIJING — In a hallway of the Beijing Workers' Gymnasium on Friday night, U.S. boxer Raynell Williams buried his head in a towel, leaned against a door and wondered just what it was he had done so wrong on an evening when he appeared to do...

Seven-Up Sat, 16 Aug 2008 06:00 EST

Michael Phelps summoned some inner reservoir of speed and caught the field in the 100-meter butterfly, edging Serbian Milorad Cavic to the wall by .01 of a second to win the gold in 50.58 seconds.

U.S. volleyball coach returns to team Sat, 16 Aug 2008 06:00 EST

BEIJING — U.S. men's volleyball coach Hugh McCutcheon rejoined his team Saturday after missing the team's first four games because of an attack on his in-laws at a popular tourist site in Beijing.

AT COLLEGE: Rebello working her way back at Northeastern Sat, 16 Aug 2008 06:00 EST

Liza Rebello is getting the quarterback treatment at practices for the Northeastern University women's soccer team.

PATRIOTS NOTEBOOK: Lynch in old digits with new expectations Sat, 16 Aug 2008 06:00 EST

FOXBORO — The 2008 Patriots training camp has seen a lot of veterans brining a lot of young players up to speed. On Thursday, however, the Pats had a cram session with a 16-year vet.

RED SOX NOTEBOOK: Rest ordered up for Buchholz Sat, 16 Aug 2008 06:00 EST

BOSTON — Friday night's rainout means beleaguered starter Clay Buchholz won't pitch again until Wednesday in Baltimore.

SEA NOTES: Marion alternates Kelleher, Blanchette prove solid sportsmen Sat, 16 Aug 2008 06:00 EST

At the U.S. Junior sailing championships, a pair of sailors from the Beverly Yacht Club took home two trophies. Aimee Kelleher and Henry Blanchette, both of Marion, won the F. Gregg Bemis Sportsmanship award and the Laser Performance Ship Shape award,...

Nervous Moss breaks camp silence Sat, 16 Aug 2008 06:00 EST

FOXBORO — For three weeks, Randy Moss has been quietly silent.

Cape connection in Little League World Series Sat, 16 Aug 2008 06:00 EST

While the eyes of New England will be on the Little League team from Connecticut, the Chatham community will be focused on 12-year-old Cape Cod native John Sheppard as his Middle East Africa team opens international play tonight at the Little League...

Phelps simply magnificent Sat, 16 Aug 2008 06:00 EST

BEIJING Michael Phelps swam into history with a magnificent finish Saturday, tying Mark Spitz with his seventh gold medal by the narrowest of margins in the 100-meter butterfly.

Sox, Jays washed out Sat, 16 Aug 2008 06:00 EST

BOSTON Considering the number of runs the Red Sox scored against the Texas Rangers, a rainout might have been the only thing that could have possibly slowed down Boston.

Golf: Carbone, Baran strong at qualifier Sat, 16 Aug 2008 06:00 EST

Michael Carbone of Dennis Pines and Matthew Baran of Oyster Harbors both finished among the top three at a New England Open qualifying event at Marshfield Country Club.

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